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Computers, Communications & the Arts

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If you're good with computers or have an artistic flair, a career in the field of computers, communications, or the arts may be right for you. Many of the jobs in these fields require no further degree than a high school diploma or GED to get your foot in the door. Whether working as a computer help-desk specialist or AutoCAD technician in an office or camera operator, grip, or stagehand on a film or television set, these jobs can lead to exciting careers. On-the-job training is the norm for many of these positions; in general, employers of entry-level workers aren't looking for degrees and academic achievements. They want employability skills: a sense of responsibility, natural ability, a willingness to learn, discipline, flexibility, and above all, enthusiasm. Each title in this series contains color photos throughout and the essential information needed to find not just a job but a career that
draws on the reader's particular skills and interests. Each chapter profiles a different job in the field and helps the reader to determine whether it is the right job for him or her. Web sites listed in each chapter provide further information. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions-building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Video features throughout have QR codes linked to online videos that provide supplemental interviews, documentaries, and historical clips. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis.

Computers, Communications & the Arts is available for purchase in increments of 1